Dominique's bespoke leather goods could take her all the way to New York.

We're a very different society than women campaigned for, writes Margaret Burgess.

'In the heat of the moment you do what has to be done to safeguard others'

Restaurant Brands keen to meet anyone who might be interested in taking up the franchise.

Truck company says tanker driver had to swerve to avoid oncoming car.

Everyone can play a part in protecting our environment from biosecurity threat.

Public join pursuit over farmland as teenagers are rounded up by police.

Kaitaia Intermediate students write about their disturbing findings in the Awanui River

Editor Peter Jackson wonders why violence has become so prevalent in New Zealand society

Teachers need assistance and support to deal with these situations.

'Now it's up to us as a community to keep it going.'

Paid registrations hit the 150 mark and the event is confirmed.

Eighty-two-year-old man bashed and dumped after picking up hitchhikers.

Two youths, aged 15 and 17, arrested in relation to the robbery and yesterday's car chase.

Kaitaia's third paataka kai was officially declared open last week

Scheme aims to help Kaikohe residents whose cupboards are bare

Guidelines are work of bureaucrats, not politicians. But do politicians let them do it?

It's too easy to scoff at those less well off, points out a reader.

Geothermal power project could turn Far North into an energy exporter

Ministry has been no help, says Principals Association.

Group determined to retain hall for community

'The Mad Hatters are now in control of our classrooms'

A reader urges the Mayor to 'come clean' on Chinese investment in the Far North

SPCA looking for dog owners to (collectively) walk their four-legged friends to the moon

Former MP to contribute Māori views to attempts at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Global recognition followed by local acclaim for reviving Maori traditions.

'It looks like I'm chasing a windsurfer down the street!'

The hysteria, hypocrisy and hyperbole around 1080 is astonishing, says a reader.

A 'silver tsunami' of retirees are expected to head to Kerikeri over the next few years.

The reaction to Juken NZ's announcement last week was disappointing, says Peter Jackson.